General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · Electronic Components
55523
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number55523
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-668-7538 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Individual Section Quantity2
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type And Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 THREADED STUD
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Overall Length3.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+4.6 TO 17.7 ALL SECTIONS
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Shaft Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY ALL SECTIONS
Cancelled NSN5910-00-547-3021 (cancelled)
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Body Diameter0.940 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Slot Width0.172 INCHES NOMINAL
Features ProvidedTAMPER PROOF CAP
Mounting MethodSLOT
Distance Between Mounting Facility1.560 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal TypeQUICK DISCONNECT, MALE
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
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Frequently asked
Is 55523 available?
We can source 55523 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 55523 by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 55523 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 55523?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 55523?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.